derogation vs detraction

detraction vs derogation

derogation and detraction both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derogation	Yes	No	No	No
detraction	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, detraction is a hyponym of derogation; that is, detraction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derogation:

derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
detraction: a petty disparagement

Other hyponyms of derogation include cold water, belittling, denigration, aspersion, slur, petty criticism, sour grapes, condescension, disdain, patronage, calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement.

derogation (noun)	detraction (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)
a communication that belittles somebody or something	a petty disparagement

Difference between derogation and detraction

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